Academic Affairs
Adapted Physical Activity (APA) Event
Friday, May 1 | Greyhound Arena | Ages 5-18 | The ENMU APA event is for students with disabilities in the Portales and Clovis communities, providing a physical activity opportunity and promoting exercise engagement for students with special needs. The event will feature station activities, including gross motor activities, modified small games, and fitness activities.
This event has limited space (20 participants). Please visit the registration link for more information, or contact Dr. Hyokju Maeng at [email protected].
Blackwater Draw's Hands-On History Day and Grand Re-Opening
Saturday, April 18 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m., with an 11 a.m. director’s tour | Blackwater Draw Locality No. 1, 508 Route 467, Portales, NM
We are proud to unveil the newly renovated Visitor’s Center, featuring modernized exhibits that underscore Blackwater Draw's international archaeological significance. The event offers hands-on, interactive learning, with history through flint knapping, leatherworking, cyanotype art, and more. A silent auction and food sale will be available during the event, which will fund travel to San Francisco, where they will present research at the Society for American Archaeology conference.
27th Annual Cynthia Irwin-Williams Lectureship
Thursday, April 16 | Presentation begins 7 p.m. | Art and Anthropology Building, Room 110 | Hosted by the Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology
Guest speaker Dr. Tamra Walter, Associate Professor of Archaeology at Texas Tech University, will give a presentation titled "In the Shadow of Fort St. Louis: LaSalle's Lost Colony and the Founding of Mission Espíritu Santo". Dr. Walter will discuss the 18th-century Mission Espíritu Santo site that her team recently located in Texas. This event is free and open to the public. The lectureship honors Dr. Cynthia Irwin-Williams, a noted North American archaeologist who taught at ENMU from 1964 to 1982.
ENMU Summer Language & Literacy Studio
Join us this summer to boost your child's reading skills and spark a lifelong love for books! Endowed by Dr. Gay Su Pinnell, this program offers personalized attention to improve fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary. Instruction is provided in both English and Spanish. Children will keep their learning fresh and build confidence by focusing on phonics, memory skills, and comprehension. All while experiencing the magic of reading on a college campus.
Available for: Children entering Kindergarten through Grade 5
When: June 8 – July 2, 2026
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: ENMU Campus
Visit enmu.edu/LLStudio for more information.
"Hiss and Tell" Roosevelt Refreshers Series
Tuesday, April 21 | Doors open at 6 p.m. | Enchantment Vineyards in Portales
Join us for an evening of fun, drinks, and a chat from guest speaker Jorge Aldavaz, ENMU Production Services Assistant, on native snake species featuring his slithering friends. This event takes place at Enchantment Vineyard in Portales, doors open at 6 p.m., and the program starts at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21. The event is free and open to all!
Lessons from the Great Conservationists of the Past Visiting Lecture (with Dr. Larry Nielson)
Wednesday, April 15 | 3–5 p.m. | GSSC Presentation Area | Light refreshments provided
Little Hounds Instructors Needed
The ENMU Office of Distance Learning is now accepting applications for a Lead Instructor for the Little Hounds Program this summer! This fun, hands-on program serves children ages 8–12 and offers flexible 1- to 4-day course options.
Lead instructors receive a paid stipend and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while engaging young learners in an energetic, supportive environment. If you enjoy working with children and would love to share your skills this summer, we encourage you to submit a course proposal and join us!
Contact Ivery at 575.562.4248 for more information on how to apply.
Roosevelt County Historical Museum Reopening
The Roosevelt County Historical Museum on the ENMU campus will be reopening to the public on Saturday, April 25, from 12-5 p.m. To celebrate this occasion, we will have cookies available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please join us to view new exhibits and a refreshed museum space. We hope you will make plans to stop by for this special day!
Athletics
Season tickets are now on sale for football. Five home games against top-tier competition. Contact Aaron in Athletics by phone at 575.562.2153 to buy today!
Upcoming athletics events:
April 16-18
Rodeo at West Texas A&M | Hereford, Texas | Multi-Day Event
April 17
Baseball vs Angelo State | Portales | 5 p.m.
April 18
Track at the Greyhound Open | Portales | All-Day Event
Baseball vs Angelo State | Portales | Two games: 2 and 5 p.m.
April 19
Baseball vs Angelo State | Portales | 1 p.m.
Softball vs UT Dallas | Portales | Two Games: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
For a complete overview of game press releases from the past week, see the ENMU Athletics news archives. Visit the Athletics calendar for upcoming events, live video, and ticket information.
Career Services
Career Services Interview Skills Snapshot
Today, April 13 | 4 p.m. | GSSC, Room 105 or Online (through Teams) | This snapshot highlights interview preparation and optimization, professional attire, STAR method integration, interview supersheet integration, and follow-up strategies. For more information, please visit the Career Services Portal. If you would like to join us digitally, the Microsoft Teams link is available on the ENMU Career Services Portal.
Campus Life
2000's Basement Party
Friday, Apr 17 | 9-11:00 p.m. | Campus Union Building (CUB), Greyhound Lounge | Contact the Black Student Union at 575.562.2437 or [email protected] for more information.
Clothesline Project
Counseling will continue hosting various Clothesline Project-related activities on campus throughout the week and for the remainder of the month. Stop by the Campus Union Building lobby for tabling from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. today (April 13) for more information, or visit https://my.enmu.edu/counseling/Clothesline-Project.
The Clothesline Project is a month-long awareness initiative held throughout April to increase awareness of the impact of violence and abuse.
Hoan Do: The Art of Connecting (RSVP Required)
Thursday, Apr 16 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Discover the Blueprint to Motivating, Influencing, and Relating to Others
The most effective leaders and collaborative teams in higher education thrive because they understand how to build meaningful relationships, foster trust, communicate effectively, and create environments where colleagues and students feel seen, heard, and supported.
In today’s higher education landscape, where professionals are navigating evolving student needs, increasing demands, and growing complexity, the ability to truly understand one another has never been more important.
In this engaging and actionable session, Hoan explores the science and psychology of connection and reveals how leaders, faculty, and staff can strengthen collaboration, build trust across departments, and better support today’s students.
Through Hoan's Connection Pyramid™, staff will discover practical strategies to deepen understanding, inspire action, and create environments where both professionals and students can thrive.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how the Connection Pyramid™ empowers you to build stronger, more meaningful relationships
- Experience a proven process to connect quickly and authentically with new people, even if you don't consider yourself an extrovert
- Discover the #1 reason that causes disconnect between people
Hoan Do: The Art of Connecting RSVP
Leadership Presentation Featuring: Hoan Do
Thursday, Apr 16 | 7-8 p.m. | Campus Union, Ballroom | Join us for an inspiring leadership presentation with Hoan Do, student success coach, author, and American Ninja Warrior competitor. Hoan will share practical strategies from his award-winning programs to help students become outstanding leaders, strengthen communication skills, manage stress, and succeed in and beyond the classroom.
Fine Arts
Creative Connections: An Evening of Art and Crafts
Thursday, April 16 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Golden Student Success Center, Runnels Gallery | Join fellow artists, crafters, and makers for an evening of creative fun. Participants are welcome to bring their own project or work on a gallery-led activity. All ages are welcome, and the event is free to attend. An adult must always accompany minors.
Double Reed Studio Recital
Friday, April 17 | 7-8 p.m. | Buchanan Hall, Music Building | Join us to support our talented oboe and bassoon music students as they showcase their hard work and artistry in a variety of solo and ensemble pieces. This event is free to attend and open to the public.
Spring ENMU Choir Concert
Saturday, April 18 | 7 p.m. | Music Building, Buchanan Hall |Join us for the Spring ENMU Choir Concert, featuring University Singers and Chamber Singers, performing with guest musicians of the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, with Dr. Jason Paulk as conductor, and Dr. Lanjiabao Ge on the piano. This event is free and open to the public.
Vocal Studio Showcase: Cassie Glaeser and Kyle Melton
Sunday, April 19| 2-4 p.m.| Music Building, Buchanan Hall | Join us for an evening of music celebrating the talented voice students of Dr. Cassie Glaeser and Dr. Kyle Melton in the Glaeser & Melton Spring Voice Studio Showcase!
This special recital features a vibrant program of solos, duets, and group numbers, highlighting our students' commitment, musicianship, and development throughout the school year. As a culminating performance, this showcase reflects the hard work and musical exploration fostered under the mentorship of visiting professors Dr. Glaeser and Dr. Melton.
With a wide variety of styles and repertoire, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy. We hope you will join us in supporting these remarkable young artists and celebrating all they have accomplished.
Monday Memo Submissions
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